TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 14, 2026

Several bills have passed both the state House of Representatives and Senate and are now awaiting Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to sign them into law. They include HB1704/SB1779, which would make it a state crime to remain in the U.S. at least 90 days after a final deportation order is entered. The Nashville Banner reports on that measure. HB1484/SB146 would require the Shelby County district attorney to notify officials if certain “serious” cases arising from the federal task force in Memphis result in pleas, lowered charges or dismissals. States Newsroom reports on that bill. Finally, SB1741/HB1476, known as the Charlie Kirk Act, would require educational institutions to adopt policies affirming they will protect free speech and will not deny speakers or organizations from holding events on campus for political reasons. WDEF has more on that one.